The next morning, Regina was woken up by bird chirping outside the window. She opened her eyes and saw Rosie sleeping like an angel. Emma was holding her baby. She immediately grabbed her phone and took a picture. It would be her phone wallpaper.

She remembered last night, Emma offered her and Rosie Henry's room. She was settling in and Rosie demanded a bedtime story told by both her mothers. Emma fell asleep and Regina didn't want to wake her up.

She sneaked out of bed and got ready for day.

She was brushing her teeth when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist from behind. "Good morning. You're up so early," Emma whispered into Regina's ear.

Regina spitted out the toothpaste, "We do have breakfast plan with Henry."

Emma let out a sigh, "I hope he will be okay with Rosie being my child." It was time to break the news to the kid. Emma was about to plant the kiss on Regina's cheek, but they were interrupted by their baby.

"Emma!" Rosie ran into the bathroom and hugged Emma by the legs.

We look like the perfect family, Regina thought, now if only Henry is here too.

"You should call Emma mommy," Regina turned around.

"It's all right. She will eventually get there," Emma smiled. She looked at Regina in the eyes and planted a kiss on Regina's minty lips. Regina kissed back.

It's their first kiss since their first night three years ago. It caught Regina by surprise. She wasn't sure how to react. They smiled at each other.

They kissed again. Emma's hand wandered on Regina's butt. They knew the temperature in the room rose, but they knew they couldn't continue with Rosie in the room.

"Go get dressed, Rosie," Regina said.

"But I want Emma," Rosie protested like Regina would if she was a tiny child.

"I'll go with you, baby," Emma held Rosie's hand and led her back into Henry's room.


When Emma and Regina entered the Granny's with Rosie, the room quieted down and was immediately filled with whispers. Snow really could never hold a secret.

Henry was already waiting inside. He was not happy to see Emma and Regina together.

They put Rosie in a booster seat next to Henry and they sat opposite to Henry.

"I'm glad that you agree to meet us," Emma reached out for his hand.

"I agree to meet with Mom, not you," Henry took his hand back.

"I'm sorry about everything," Emma said, "I didn't intend to hurt you."

Granny put down some pancakes and gave the eyes while she poured coffee in Emma and Regina's cups.

"Mama, I want cut," Rosie asked Emma. Emma immediately took Rosie's plate and cut the pancakes for her, "Yay, pancake!"

"Mama already? You really are trying hard," Henry said sarcastically, "I guess you are a family now." He turned to Regina, "Did you stay at her place too?"

"Henry," Regina tried to reason, "We're still your mothers, regardless."

"I'm Rosie's other mother," Emma came clean.

"Huh?" Henry looked puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"I'm sorry I lied to you," Regina apologized.

"Rosie is my daughter. Regina never told me about that until last night," Emma explained, "So, we've decided to raise Rosie together."

"No... no... no... no... no... NO!" Henry couldn't handle.

"Rosie is Emma's!?" Leroy overheard and reacted, "What the fuck? Not only you cheated on Hook, you have a love child?"

"It's none of your business," Regina tried to defend.

"It's not a very big town," Leroy shouted, "You guys are horrible."

"Please, I'm trying to have a conversation with our son," Emma begged.

Granny walked over to the booth, "You are not welcome in my restaurant anymore."

"Are all of you the saint now?" Regina asked, "I remember when the town was in danger and you guys need us. Now you are all ganging up on us."

"Maybe if you two have some self-respect," Leroy said.

"Enough!" Happy stood up and shout.

"Thanks, a brother backing me up!" Leroy said.

"No. I'm on Regina and Emma's side," Happy said.

"Happy?" Regina questioned.

Happy protested, "You are all hypocrites! You guys are always talking about true love, but yet you don't recognize it when you see it."

"What do you know about true love? You don't even have a girlfriend," Leroy teased.

"Neither do you. You are just Grumpy because Nova broke your heart. You didn't even try to fight for her." Happy fought back, "Whatever happens between them is only between them. It is none of our business and we have no right to judge them."

"But Hook-" Leroy was interrupted.

"That's right. If he is okay with Emma and Regina together, who are we to talk smack about them?" Happy asked. "Regina is still Regina. Emma is still Emma. One single choice they made doesn't fundamentally change who they are. So, fuck you, if you don't want them to be together."

Happy ended his speech. The restaurant went into an awkward silence. Emma and Regina looked at Happy with gratefulness.

Everyone went back into their breakfast and Granny went back to the counter.

When they finished their pancakes, Henry finally broke the ice, "I'm leaving after breakfast."

"Henry-" Regina tried to stop her son, but she knew how stubborn he was, just like his moms.

"I'm still angry, but Happy's speech made sense. I need time to process everything," Henry said, "The program in University of Washington is better anyway,"

"But why now? School doesn't start until three months later," Regina asked.

"Well, I can need sometimes to settle down. I'm taking August's bike, so you can take the Bug back," Henry said, "It will take days to drive over and I really want to take a cross-country trip by myself."

"You're not taking the Bug?" Emma asked.

"Well, it's easier to get girl with a motorcycle than an old antique car," Henry eased out, "Meet me at Emma's home in 15 minutes?"

"Okay," Regina touched Henry's face, couldn't believe how old he was now.


"You know I hate you riding that thing," Regina said when Henry loaded more stuff into the bike trunk.

Henry smiled. He knew no matter how old he was, Regina would always treat him like her baby. "Bye moms," Henry hugged Emma, "Take care of Rosie, Mom and yourself. If I find out that you cheat on mom, I will come back and kick your ass."

"I won't. She is my true love. Rosie can prove it," Emma kissed Henry. Rosie decided to join in the hug.

Regina joined the group hug, "I love you, Henry. I know you want to be a hero, but don't get in trouble, okay?" She kissed Henry too.

"Enough hugging," Henry teared up, "It's a 48 hour drive and I really want to get started."

"Promise you will call every night?" Regina asked.

"Sure," Henry broke up the hug and hopped on the bike. "I'll be back for Thanksgiving," He smiled and put on his helmet, "Maybe." Henry drove off.

They walked back into the house and Rosie ran up to Henry's room.

Emma held Regina by her waist. She planted another kiss on Regina's lips. She whispered, "Give me another child."

Regina felt Emma's breath on her neck. She shivered with anticipation. "Emma, we need to get your heart back," Regina held Emma's hands.


They walked into the library and entered the elevator. They got into the basement. Emma lifted the cloaking spell. The box was sitting at the same spot as it was three years ago. Emma picked up the box and handed it to Regina.

Regina smiled.

She opened the box.

It was empty.

= To Be Continued =